Wedding lexicon
Magical outfits for a magical day
The range of men's wedding attire is very broad, stretching from barefoot on the beach to Tailcoat or Cut in the cathedral.
Only two people decide what is worn at a wedding: the bride and groom. The dress code chosen by the couple is usually stated on the invitation. Guests take their cue from the requested dress code and must never “outdo” it.
Here, invited guests will find helpful tips on the requested dress code and what it actually entails. Future grooms, in turn, can discover more about the variety of classic wedding suits, which you will also find with us.
The slightly more unusual dress code: the Tweed suit
The Tweed suit as wedding attire has established itself as a genuine alternative to the classic wedding outfit. The unique tweed fabric is not only vintage but also embodies tradition and constancy. Truly beautiful symbolism for the occasion!
Tweed is increasingly the preferred choice for weddings, as it is both classic and relaxed. The distinctive fabric offers plenty of scope for styling and dresses the most varied types of men with style and class. Usually this means a three-piece tweed suit, consisting of a jacket, a waistcoat with lapels, and trousers with pleats and turn-ups. With its ticket pocket, two vents and three-button cut, the jacket stays true to the classic gentleman look.
The bride, of course, is free to choose her own outfit. From a white dress to a trouser suit to a ladies' tweed suit, anything is possible. You can be sure that the lady of the day will have a show all of her own.
What absolutely must not be missing at a vintage wedding, alongside the right outfit? The right venue, of course! Popular with many couples are, for example, history-steeped castles, converted barns on rustic farms, old mills and historic industrial buildings. Some nature lovers even prefer the untouched heath to say their “I do.”
For a colourful celebration: tweed in all colours
The colour of the tweed suit can be chosen freely, according to taste and personal daring. You can opt for plain-coloured suits in muted tones for a more understated look, or, if you prefer something a little more eye-catching, choose one of the typical tweed patterns. The choice includes herringbone, houndstooth or large checks, which add highlights with colourful, woven-in wool threads.
The icing on the cake: the right accessories
Tweed Cap – Bold rogue chic à la Peaky Blinders with the matching tweed cap.
Bow Ties – Colour-matched to the lady of your heart – effortless with a tweed or silk bow tie.
Pocket Squares – Show your affiliation with colour-coordinated pocket squares, too.
Shoes – The outfit is rounded off with the right shoe, e.g. our Derby Boot.
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Dark Suit for the wedding
If the wedding invitation specifies “dark suit,” this is binding, and none of the male guests should turn up to the ceremony in a tailcoat or dinner jacket – nor, of course, in jeans and trainers. The guest reaches for a dark-grey or dark-blue business suit with black shoes, together with a white shirt, ideally with double cuffs and cufflinks, plus a festive tie and, optionally, a waistcoat. An eggshell or white pocket square rounds this off perfectly.
If the wedding takes place during the day, a light grey suit with light brown shoes can certainly be worn, but only if there is a chance to change before the evening – because in the evening you really must appear in a dark suit.
Likewise, female guests at a wedding party are expected not to appear in a white (evening) dress, because on this day “white” is reserved for the bride and the wedding dress alone.
The right shirt for the wedding
The icing on the cake: accessories for the perfect look
Cufflinks – The elegant piece of jewellery for men. Make a statement with a choice of distinctive cufflinks.
Pocket Squares and Ties in silk – Whether plain or patterned, these accessories always express your individuality and round off your outfit perfectly.
Shoes – A classic shoe for a classic look – with our Punched Oxford you can never go wrong.
Dinner jacket in the evening
If the wedding invitation states “Black Tie” or “evening dress,” gentlemen are expected to wear the dinner jacket to the wedding. With a dinner jacket, one wears a black silk bow tie – which is where the eponymous English term “Black Tie” originally comes from. To complete the look, one wears a white dinner jacket shirt, reinforced across the chest with piqué fabric, and black shoes without broguing. Here we recommend the Plain Oxford shoe, which faithfully and reliably enriches our range. The dinner jacket traditionally comes with colour-matched trousers, set off by the braid stripe down the side.
The Cut in the daytime, also known as the morning suit
If the wedding takes place during the day, the choice is the Cut. In English this is called a “morning suit,” because it is worn only in the daytime and never in the evening. The morning suit is still an integral part of the school uniform at the famous Eton College just outside London. At the renowned Ascot races, too, this outfit is an indispensable must.
Unlike the tailcoat, only the shape of the Cut is subject to a dress code. The fabric can be chosen entirely at will – from flannel to covert twill, there are no limits. The classic Cut is made of dark grey flannel and is complemented by a light grey waistcoat. In England, waistcoats in pink or with colourful patterns are also often worn at weddings.
Besides white Shirts with the customary Ties (a two- or three-colour interwoven check), the English also happily pair a checked or striped shirt with a colourful tie. At Eton, pupils even wear dress shirts with a stand-up collar and white piqué bow ties with the Cut. Usually, however, no bow tie is worn with the Cut. The suit trousers are striped Stresemann trousers, or possibly a mid-grey pair of flannel trousers. As a shoe, we recommend the Plain or Punched Oxford. A matching pocket square is essential.
White Tie or Full Evening Dress for the Wedding Ceremony
If the wedding invitation calls for White Tie, or full evening dress, then the tailcoat is meant. Here the dress code resembles a uniform and is probably familiar to most of us from the pompous, glittering Vienna Opera Ball.
A white bow tie is always worn with the tailcoat, along with a cotton-piqué waistcoat with a lapel collar. This is combined with a dress shirt with a stand-up collar (a “Vatermörder”), which has a piqué-reinforced front and single cuffs that are nonetheless worn with cufflinks.
Here, too, the Plain Oxford proves to be suitable footwear.
One last piece of good advice:
We have listed many wedding clothing options for you here and advise you to choose the outer, more unusual end of the spectrum. Whether tweed, black or white tie – discover your outfit for an unforgettable wedding!
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